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High fire danger this week
March 26, 2012 6:54 AM
Be careful when you're outdoors this week. The fire danger is incredibly high because of the warm temperatures and high wind. The National Weather Service forecasters say high temperatures could raise the fire danger along the Front Range and Colorado plains this week. The brush and other potential... more » -
No warnings, but fire danger remains high
March 14, 2012 4:02 PM
There are no RED FLAG WARNINGS in effect for the News 5 viewing area today, but fire danger remains high. By early afternoon, most temperatures were in the 60s and 70s, with relative humidity readings in the single digits. What's missing from the RED FLAG equation is the wind, which... more » -
Fire danger signs installed
January 30, 2012 3:47 PM
The Colorado Springs Fire Department is installing fire danger signs around the community. The signs will show current fire danger and will be displayed at fire stations, parks and in some neighborhoods. Part of the money for the signs came from an $18,000 grant from the Colorado Division... more » -
Fire bans continue despite wet weather
July 10, 2011 4:20 PM
Despite the recent rain and humidity, the fire danger remains high in Southern Colorado. Fire bans are still in place in both Colorado Springs and unincorporated El Paso County. Captain Jesse Ortiz with the Colorado Springs Fire Department says all of the the moisture is helping, but one or... more » -
Windy and dry conditions a big concern for firefighters
May 9, 2011 11:18 PM
Colorado Springs firefighters say the dry, windy conditions we've been experiencing remind them of 2002. That's when the Hayman fire happened. The Hayman fire is the largest recorded wildland fire in Colorado history, burning 135,000 acres. Fire crews say they train and make sure they and their equipment are... more » -
County cites men for alleged violation of fire ban
March 26, 2011 1:54 PM
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - Boulder County has banned outdoor fires because of the high fire danger and people who ignore the ban might end up paying. The sheriff's office said Friday that two men were issued summonses for violating the ban. Authorities say both men were burning agricultural debris... more » -
AmeriCorps to be used in fire mitigation
January 11, 2011 6:40 PM
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office will use AmeriCorps volunteers to help in wild land fire mitigation in several areas of El Paso County. The visits by the AmeriCorps team will happen from January 8 through March 11 and from May 1 to June 21. AmeriCorps is a... more » -
Red Flag Warning again today
June 22, 2010 7:09 PM
A Red Flag Warning is in effect for much of south central Colorado until 9 p.m. Tuesday. That means low humidity and strong winds, which increase the fire danger. A cool front is on the way, but until then people should use extreme caution with outdoor fires. The... more » -
Red Flag Warning for high fire danger
June 21, 2010 4:59 PM
A Red Flag Warning is in effect for much of the state until 9 p.m. That's a warning for high winds, and low humidity--which can help a fire spread quickly. The area affects El Paso County to Gunnison and then south to the New Mexico state line including Pueblo... more » -
Wind adds to fire danger
June 17, 2010 11:35 AM
A Red Flag Warning for high fire danger is in effect for much of Thursday in Colorado. High winds and warm, dry air will increase the chance of fire and make any fires difficult to extinguish. The Red Flag Warning is in effect Thursday afternoon and evening from Deckers,... more » -
GM recalling 1.5M vehicles over fire concerns
June 8, 2010 12:24 PM
General Motors is recalling about 1.5 million vehicles worldwide to address a problem with a heated windshield wiper fluid system that could lead to a fire. The recall affects several pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and passenger car models from the 2006 to 2009 model years. GM conducted a... more » -
Bark beetle infestation raises forest fire concerns
May 20, 2010 1:18 PM
Gov. Bill Ritter says wetter-than-usual conditions have reduced the fire danger this year, but he says the state is ready if there is a major wildfire on the Western Slope. Officials have warned that the continuing bark beetle infestation has left Colorado's high country at risk of a major... more » -
Average wildfire season predicted for Colorado
May 5, 2010 4:15 PM
The Rocky Mountain Area Coordination Center is predicting that 2010 will be an "average" wildfire season in Colorado and across most of the region. This means that there will be short periods this year in which weather conditions and available fuels will create extreme fire danger. The five year... more » -
Red Flag Warning returns
April 12, 2010 11:35 AM
Gusty winds combine again today with low humidity and warm weather to rocket the fire danger into the sky high category. A Red Flag Warning is in effect until 8 p.m. for the Front Range from New Mexico to Wyoming. Wind gusts of 40 to 55 miles an hour... more » -
Fire danger now threatens where Eastern floods hit
April 7, 2010 6:09 PM
Officials in southern New England have issued fire danger warnings for some of the areas put under water by record flooding just days ago. The National Weather Service says the temperature Wednesday hit 92 degrees in Providence, R.I., and Hartford, Conn., setting records for the day in both cities.... more » -
Red Flag Warning in effect until 8 p.m.
April 6, 2010 1:15 PM
For the 7th day in a row, a Red Flag Warning is in effect for southeast Colorado. The National Weather Service is calling for winds of 20 to 30 miles an hour with gusts above 50 miles an hour all day. The strong winds, combined with low humidity, make for... more » -
Another Red Flag day
April 5, 2010 12:51 PM
High winds and low humidity point to another day of extreme fire danger in southeast Colorado . The worst danger is along the slopes of the eastern mountains and into the southeast plains. At the same time, there's a chance of heavy snow over the central and western mountains of... more » -
Red Flag Warning again today
April 2, 2010 1:34 PM
A Red Flag Warning is in effect in much of Southern Colorado for the third day in a row. The warning for high winds and high fire danger was issued by the National Weather Service for El Paso, Pueblo, eastern Huerfano, Las Animas, Crowley, Otero, Bent, Prowers and Baca counties.... more »
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